Thunderbird Send AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like Thunderbird Send

Thunderbird Send is described as 'Send and share large files effortlessly with Thunderbird Send' and is a large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Thunderbird Send, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best Thunderbird Send alternative is Send, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Thunderbird Send are OnionShare, WeTransfer, Wormhole and SwissTransfer.

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  1. Send icon
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    Secure file sharing tool with end-to-end encryption and auto-expiring links. Forked from Firefox Send, it's now self-hostable and compatible with ffsend CLI. Share files up to 2.5GB privately and securely, knowing they won't stay online forever.

    132 Send alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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  2. OnionShare icon
     123 likes

    Enables secure and anonymous file sharing, website hosting, and private chat using local onion services via Tor. Runs a direct web server on your device; no third-party servers or user registration required. Links are password-protected and must be accessed via Tor Browser.

    85 OnionShare alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  3. WeTransfer icon
     114 likes

    File-sharing platform for transferring files like presentations, photos, videos & docs. Free plan allows 3 GB/month, while Starter (300 GB) and Ultimate/Teams plans offer custom branding, malware scanning & transfer recovery. Teams plan supports up to 25 members. Upgrade for unlimited transfers & more features.

    300 WeTransfer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
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  4. Wormhole icon
     46 likes

    Private file sharing platform with end-to-end encryption & auto-expiring links. Generates links in under 2 seconds with peer-to-peer transfers. Additional features include QR codes, multi-language support & custom expiration settings. Supports Tor Browser & clipboard file sharing.

    165 Wormhole alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  5. SwissTransfer icon
     38 likes

    Secure and free data transfer service that lets you send up to 50GB. No registration required, with download links valid for 30 days. Share files via email or link, with optional password protection. Data is stored in Switzerland, complying with GDPR, ensuring secure sharing for individuals and businesses.

    157 SwissTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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  6. Croc icon
     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    146 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    • US flagUnited States
    Croc screenshot 1
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  7. Send Anywhere icon
     111 likes

    Share unlimited files of any size or type instantly across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux using peer-to-peer transfer, no login or signup required, a one-time six-digit code pairs devices, enabling secure, real-time, direct device-to-device file sharing.

    271 Send Anywhere alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
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  8. Lufi icon
     26 likes

    Secure file sharing software with end-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted in-browser, and encryption keys are embedded in the URL, never sent to the server. This ensures file content remains private and inaccessible to third parties, including the software administrator and ISPs.

    188 Lufi alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. I built SimpleShare because I was frustrated with the current state of file sharing. Services like WeTransfer impose arbitrary size limits, and cloud storage solutions like Google Drive force you to create accounts and track your activity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. WIFIDrop icon
     2 likes

    Local peer-to-peer file transfer via WIFI.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Android
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  11. TickFile icon
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    TickFile is a privacy-first, zero-log file sharing service with true end-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted on your device with AES-256-GCM before upload — the key lives in the share link's URL fragment and never reaches the server, so it can't read or scan your data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Online
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  12. FileShot.io icon
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    FileShot.io is a privacy-focused file sharing platform that offers zero-knowledge encryption, allowing users to share files up to 15GB for free without requiring an account. Files are encrypted client-side before upload, ensuring complete privacy.

    51 FileShot.io alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Online
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